Chocolate Gourmand: Pumpkin Pie Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts